I live in Corpus Christi, Texas, which is not at the end of the world but you can see it from here out over the Gulf of Mexico. You likely will never find yourself traveling through my beautiful city on your way someplace else. But those who come to our dog shows love our show grounds, weather, and friendly people- so it is definitely worth the trip!
As we know, AKC’s 192nd breed, the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen makes its Westminster debut in this year’s Hound Group. All things considered, it’s fair to wonder why it took so long. Its purebred heritage is respectably ancient. Moreover, the compact model, the PBGV–recog- nized way back in 1990–justifiably ranks among AKC’s greatest modern success stories, a fact that has also heightened anticipation for the arrival of the super- sized version.
After the AKC National Championship in Orlando, Florida on December 15 and 16, the Canine Chronicle asked the Group and Best in Show Judges for their comments. This show is well-known for its recognition of owner-handlers and breeders with its Bred by Exhibitor Best in Show and National Owner-Handled Series finals, as well as its Junior Handler completion. The judges of those events were also asked for their comments.
This month, in honor of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, three icons of the judging community share their unique perspectives and experiences from the first time they judged breeds, to the times they judged groups, and even Best In Show. How did they feel? What were they thinking? What makes it all so memorable? Here are their thoughts and recollections.
Maybe you’ve had an experience like this: I recently walked into a brokerage firm, asking for help with a transaction. I didn’t have an account and wanted to open one in order to sell some stock I hold in certificate form. The receptionist went to talk with a man in a glass-walled office and came back, telling me that they couldn’t help me and to have a nice day. When I asked questions about how best to sell the stock, she suggested calling the transfer agent. I had already done that – they sent me to the brokerage firm. She said sorry – they couldn’t help me. Goodbye.
Westminster Kennel Club – Sporting Best of Breed List Tuesday, February 1, 2018 New York, New York ***Check back throughout the day as we update the Best of Breed list!*** Brittany Lagotto Romagnolo Pointer German Shorthaired Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer Chesapeake Bay Retriever Curly-Coated Retriever Flat-Coated Retriever Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Nova Scotia Duck [...]
Westminster Kennel Club – Working Best of Breed List Tuesday, February 12, 2019 New York, New York ***Check back throughout the day as we update the Best of Breed list!*** Akita Alaskan Malamute Anatolian Shepherd Dog Bernese Mountain Dog Black Russian Terrier Boerboel Boxer Bullmastiff Cane Corso Chinook Doberman Pinscher Dogue de Bordeaux German Pinscher [...]
Westminster Kennel Club – Terrier Best of Breed List Tuesday, February 12, 2019 New York, New York ***Check back throughout the day as we update the Best of Breed list!*** Airedale Terrier American Hairless Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Australian Terrier Bedlington Terrier Border Terrier Colored Bull Terrier White Bull Terrier Cairn Terrier Cesky Terrier Dandie [...]
Westminster Kennel Club – Hound Best of Breed List Monday, February 11, 2019 New York, New York ***Check back throughout the day as we update the Best of Breed list!*** Cirneco dell’Etna Afghan Hound American English Coonhound American Foxhound Basenji Basset Hound Beagle (13 in. and under) Beagle (over 13 in.) Black and Tan Coonhound [...]
Westminster Kennel Club – Toy Best of Breed List Monday, February 11, 2019 New York, New York ***Check back throughout the day as we update the Best of Breed list!*** Affenpinscher Brussels Griffon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Long Coat Chihuahua Smooth Coat Chihuahua Chinese Crested Blenheim & Prince Charles English Toy Spaniel King Charles & [...]
